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Record and keep your serial number
Register your bicycle with your local police department. Complete our on-line warranty registration; we will keep the
serial number of your bike on file. Also, write the serial number in the front of this manual, and keep the manual in
a safe place.
1.5.2 Protect your bike when parking storing or shipping
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Park your bike safely
When not riding, keep your bike in a place where it will be out of the way, and make sure it cannot fall over. Do not lay
the bike down, you may damage or get dirt on the drivetrain. Don’t let the bike fall down, as this may cut the handlebar
grips, or tear the seat. Incorrect use of bike racks may bend your wheels.
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Store your bike carefully
When not riding, keep your bike where it will be protected from rain, snow, sun, etc. Do not store the bike near electric
motors, as ozone from motors destroys rubber and paint. Rain or snow may cause the metal on your bicycle to corrode.
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun may fade the paint, or crack any rubber or plastic on the bicycle.
Before storing your bike for an extended period of time, clean and lubricate it, and polish the frame with frame polish.
Hang the bicycle off the ground with the tires at approximately half pressure. Before riding the bicycle again, be certain
it is in good working order.
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Protect your bicycle during shipping
If you have to ship your bike, make sure it is properly padded and protected to avoid damage. Ask your dealer about
supplies used to ship a new bike, such as a fork block.
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